Week 7 Flashcards
A shackle or a handcuff
The prisoner on death row was given the opportunity to wander around the yard without a _______.
Manacle
Knowing that she was married to an explosive, belligerent husband, Jane lived each day shackled to the manacles of fear.
A small, sweet orange citrus fruit
Mandarin
Care for hands and fingernails
The wealthy Mrs Johnson enjoyed receiving a quality _______ weekly to keep her looking presentable and elegant.
Manicure
The perfectly manicured hedges following the boundary of the mansion unabashedly screamed opulence.
To make or produce goods
I am looking for a well-equippped factory to _________ this novel product for my company.
Manufacture
Cotton or linen goods
Mrs Smith browsed in the __________ department of David Jones to look for new silk sheets for her King sized bed.
Manchester
A command or order
The draconian company issued a harsh ______ dictating that only a single, three-minute toilet break was permitted amongst employees every day.
Mandate
A trough from which horses and cattle eat
Away in a ________
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
Manger
Mary and Joseph had no choice but to set down down in old and dilapidated manger to deliver their baby.
A type of tree that grows on tidal mudflats
The country’s once-extensive ___________ swamps, home to hundreds, if not thousands of species of wildlife, are rapidly under threat as a result of urbanisation and the subsequent deforestation.
Mangrove
A planned movement or series of moves request skill and care
The race car driver swiftly performed a deft ___________ and effortlessly reversed into the tight parking space.
Manoeuvre
MAma said NO! Eating Uncooked Veal Ruins Everything (I think she’s catastrophising).
The home of a clergyman
Ella Bedros’ family moved into the church ________ but were aghast to find it covered in black mold.
Manse
A handwritten text
The Bible has tremendous historical evidence – more than 5600 original Greek _________s still in existence, which is a stark contrast to Shakespeare’s plays, none of which have survived the ravages of time.
Manuscript
Great excitement and enthusiasm; a form of insanity
A patient with bipolar disorder would typically experience repeated and alternating cycles of __________ (where he or she would feel full of energy, be easily irritated, and engage in activities that often have disastrous consequences, such as spending large sums of money without thinking) followed by episodes of deep depression (where he or she would feel intensely sad, lose interest in everyday activities, and be overwhelmed with a a sense of worthlessness).
Mania
His jealousy towards the rival gymnast quickly spiralled into a frantic mania, and Victor started losing hours of sleep each night, worrying vexatiously about how much more his competitor was training in comparison to him.
A person who has an excessive or persistent liking for something, eg a football ___________
Or
A mentally ill person who shows violent and bizarre behaviour; a lunatic.
Maniac
A machete-wielding maniac stormed into the supermarket, sending the customers and staff into a alarming frenzy.
When used as an adjective:
Of having to do with the hands or a hand
I bought a _______ pasta maker instead of an electric one because it was cheaper; however, that also meant that my muscles were aching after rolling out kilograms of fresh lasagne sheets.
When used as a noun:
A book of instructions or facts for use as a guide or reference; a handbook.
Before I could use my new sewing machine, I needed to read the ________ to understand how it worked.
Manual
Person who handles, controls or directs.
The duty _________ is the person in charge of the store at any given time during this shift.
Manager
